Auto Auction 2/3/2012

 

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #424
Auction: FEBRUARY 3, 2012 11:00AM
Previews: FEBRUARY 3, 2012 8:00AM-11:00AM
801 S 176th St. Burien, WA 98148
#	Year	Make	Model	License	Code	VIN	Misc.
1)	1994	FORD	ECONOLINE	445YSM	PLI-AB	1FTEE14Y3RHA71964
2)	1995	CHEVROLET	TAHOE	472YEU	PLI-AB	1GNEK13K8SJ413792
3)	1988	DODGE	RAM VAN	916LIW	KCS-AB	2B7KB33Y2JK177378
4)	1993	CHEVROLET	BLAZER	528YRG	KCS-DWLS	1GNCS13W5P2208930	Key
5)	2002	KIA	SEDONA	743ZXW	PLI-AB	KNDUP131426234553
6)	2000	CHEVROLET	S10	B73976P	PLI-AB	1GCCS194XYK180722	Key
7)	1984	GMC	2500	A66285Y	KCS-DWLS	2GTGC24M2E1532425
	1998	FORD	EXPEDITION	462WAV	WSP-ACC	1FMPU18L8WLB28741
9)	2001	GMC	2500	A42912U	KCS-DWLS	1GTGK29U41Z191591	Key
10)	1995	PLYMOUTH	VOYAGER	510RYM	KCS-AB	1P4GH54L7SX545207	Key
11)	1988	MAZDA	B2200	B67641L	KCS-AB	JM2UF1134J0376132
12)	1993	PLYMOUTH	VOYAGER	AFX5562	KCS-DWLS	1P4GH44R1PX528487	Key
13)	1997	CHRYSLER	SEBRING	831TEU	KCS-DUI	4C3AU52N1VE191259
14)	2000	OLDSMOBILE	ALERO	728XEO	WSP- ACC	1G3NL52T6YC377623
15)	1992	ACURA	LEGEND	AAD9758	KCS-AB	JH4KA7676NC018526
16)	1995	DODGE	NEON	051UBZ	WSP-AB	3B3ES67C3ST513303
17)	1995	HONDA	ACCORD	180VPC	KCS-AB	JHMCD5634SC027783
18)	1988	DODGE	RAM	A53050Y	PLI-AB	1B6MD3457JS762040
19)	1986	FORD	B-700	392WCL	KCS-AB	1FDWB70H6GVA51191
20)	1995	HONDA	ACCORD	Z773WX	PLI-AB	1HGCD7232SA031489
21)	1989	TOYOTA	CAMRY	767YGN	KCS-DWLS	4T1SV21E9KU067932
22)	1995	TOYOTA	CAMRY	ADT7105	KCS-ACC	4T1GK13E4SU079248
23)	2004	KIA	OPTIMA	024SIZ	KCS-DWLS	KNAGD128245264323	Key
24)	1985	TOYOTA	CAMRY	954TRE	KCS-DUI	JT2SV16E2F0280038	Key
25)	1998	CHEVROLET	MALIBU	ADC1656	KCS-ACC	1G1NE52M3WY109589
26)	2005	KIA	SPECTRA	3B4004	PLI-AB	KNAFE121855163090
27)	1998	HONDA	CIVIC	371ZUP	KCS-DWLS	1HGEJ7126WL119045	Key
28)	1992	ACURA	LEGEND	385VNS	PLI-AB	JH4KA7675NC016749
29)	1996	INFINITI	I30	ADU0418	PLI-AB	JNKCA21D1TT304527
30)	1997	MERCURY	SABLE	ADW9031	PLI-AB	1MELM50U8VG629049
31)	1984	CHEVROLET	CAMARO	180XNU	PLI-AB	1G1AS87H7EL140358
32)	1998	FORD	TAURUS	ABV5634	PLI-UNAUTH	1FAFP53S4WG278048
33)	1985	BUICK	REGAL	628XUR	PLI-AB	1G4GJ47A7FH430311
34)	2001	FORD	CROWN VICTORIA	971UDA	PLI-AB	2FAFP71W31X149559
35)	1996	CADILLAC	EL DORADO	855ZEG	KCS-DWLS	1G6ET1297TU606085
36)	1991	LINCOLN	CONTINENTAL	447RAR	KCS-DWLS	1LNCM9843MY700689	Key

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F600 Tow Truck For Sale

Our 1990 Ford F-600 Medium Duty tow truck with Century 612 (only 122k miles) Formula II is now on the market for a reasonable price of only $15,500. Click here to go to our For Sale page and view specific information on tow trucks that are currently listed.

In an effort to modernize our fleet, this truck was replaced in 2010 and has since received little use as a result. The tow truck is currently licensed and remains active on police rotation as a Class B tow truck.

At 114k miles the truck went through a major overhaul. The engine was replaced with an Alliance Rebuilt Motor. The clutch was replaced with a new assembly, as was the flywheel. The radiator was also rebuilt. Maintenance records and receipts are available upon request.

Overall the truck has a clean interior and has minor dents & dings around the exterior. It is fully functional as a tow truck.

This truck gives the operator the option of towing with a truck bar, wheel lift, or under-lift. Tow capacity is 24,000 pounds. The wheel lift is rated at 6,000 Lbs and has In-Cab Controls in addition to driver and passenger side controls. Using the forks increases the under-lift capacity to 9,000 Lbs. The recovery boom will pull 20,000 Lbs safely.

Making the job easier are the dual air reels for connecting to either a trailer or the towed unit’s air supply. Another option is to use the hose reel to power your air tools when pulling drive-line’s or changing/airing up a tire.

The truck has a full compliment of tow chains, straps, under-lift attachments including a variety of forks, dollies, and other equipment so that it is “ready to tow” immediately.

This truck has served us well and will be a fantastic addition to anyone’s fleet. Click here to see vehicle information and truck specifications as well as additional photos of the truck.

Car Auction 6/4/2010

Abandoned Vehicle Auction #404
Auction: JUNE 4, 2010 11:00AM
Previews: JUNE 4, 2010 8:00AM-11:00AM
301 S. Sullivan St, Seattle WA 98108
#	Year/Model			License/ID	Code	Description
1	90	VOLVO	740	275PPG	PLI-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
2	89	CADILLAC	DEVILLE	153PWP	WSP-ACC	Front Damage
3	01	DODGE	INTREPID	206VTY	PLI-AB	Flat Tire, Dents
4	99	CADILLAC	DEVILLE	840YTN	KCS-DWLS	Dents, Dings, Scratches
5	89	CHEVROLET	CELEBRITY	789LBL	KCS-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
6	92	CADILLAC	SEVILLE STS	828UVZ	PLI-AB	Flat Tire, Dents, Scratches
7	92	FORD	THUNDERBIRD	469REV	KCS-DWLS	Dents, Dings, Scratches
8	94	MITSUBISHI	GALANT	754WYP	PLI-UNAUTH	Dents, Dings, Scratches
9	87	CHEVROLET	CAVALIER	783ZOJ	WSP-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
10	91	DODGE	DAKOTA	K297857	PLI-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
11	00	FORD	EXPLORER	920FAK	POS-G-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
12	00	GMC	JIMMY	870RRI	PLI-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
13	84	VW	VANAGON	586WAZ	KCS-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
14	91	FORD	EXPLORER	452ZMR	PLI-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches
15	95	CHEVROLET	BLAZER	585SVM	KCS-AB	Flat Tire, Dents, Scratches
16	93	FORD	EXPLORER	140UGF	KCS-NVOL	Dents, Dings, Scratches
17	91	OLDSMOBILE	CUTLASS CIERA	286SJS	KCS-AB	Flat Tire, Dents, Scratches
18	95	CADILLAC	EL DORADO	212TBN	WSP-ACC	Roll Over
19	93	CHEVROLET	CAPRICE	897SFE	WSP-AB	Front Damage, Dents
20	92	CADILLAC	EL DORADO	983PRP	KCS-AB	Flat Tire, Dents, Scratches
21	90	CADILLAC	FLEETWOOD	672THF	.	Dents, Dings, Scratches
22	88	RELEASED	RELEASED	RELEASED	KCS-DUI	Front Damage
23	92	HONDA	ACCORD	974TCF	WSP-ACC	Front Damage, Rear Damage
24	92	NISSAN	240Z	579YWJ	PLI-UNAUTH	Front Damage
25	91	DODGE	SPIRIT	991TEE	KCS-AB	Front Damage, Dents
26	89	TOYOTA	COROLLA	428XRN	KCS-ACC	Front Damage
27	88	HONDA	ACCORD	AAD9778	PLI-UNAUTH	Dents, Dings, Scratches
28	86	HONDA	ACCORD	676YOA	PLI-UNAUTH	Dents, Dings, Scratches
29	86	VW	JETTA	866VBR	PLI-UNAUTH	Dents, Dings, Scratches
30	85	TOYOTA	COROLLA	419XAP	PLI-UNAUTH	New Hummer H-5
31	96	SUZUKI	ESTEEM	183TJV	.	Dents, Dings, Scratches
32	89	TOYOTA	CAMRY	336XRU	PLI-UNAUTH	Flat Tire, Dents, Scratches
33	95	FORD	ASPIRE	691SSJ	PLI-AB	Dents, Dings, Scratches

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1966 Ford Nearly Restored

“B-Unit” #83 is a tribute to Brian Storer. The lean, mean, Ford racing machine is being restored for one reason: It was Brian Storer’s dream to revive this this truck and make it his own.

Mark Storer, CEO and founder of Airport Towing started collecting antique tow trucks in 1997. Since then he has built up a collection of 13 classic trucks. One of them is a 1966 Ford F-350.

Shortly after purchasing the truck, Mark’s youngest son and employee Brian (driver #83) made known his interest in the truck. He immediately saw the potential, and he loved that the truck would rumble and roar when he stepped on the gas pedal. The truck had custom chrome exhaust stacks (though they were heavily rusted and in desperate need of replacement).

Its frame supported a Holmes 460 wrecker: One of the most celebrated tow units of it’s time; popular for it’s twin boom feature that would allow one side of the truck to anchor to a stable object and the other side to swing out and recover a vehicle. Even today, Holmes is known for producing some of the most unique towing equipment on the planet.

The company’s founder, Ernest Holmes, is famous for his most popular invention: The world’s first tow truck! Holmes originally mounted a chain and pulley to the frame of a 1913 Cadillac and went to work as the first ever tow truck operator in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Nearly 100 years later, Brian Storer found himself inspired by a beat up old Holmes unit. He loved everything about the truck and vowed to restore it. He even collected a few parts along the way. The find he was most proud of was a red bench seat in near perfect condition, brought in to replace the previous upholstery which was torn and tattered. A couple of years went by as the truck sat in Mark’s warehouse awaiting restoration and eventually, the unthinkable happened. Mark and Brian died in a sudden plane crash. One of Brian’s dreams would never come true. He would not get the opportunity to tear the Ford truck to the ground and build it back up again in all the glory of it’s hay-day.

The Storer family has spent the past year-and-a-half recovering from the tremendous loss in their family. As the days continue to go by, family members have come up with ways to pay homage to their loved one’s who have moved on into eternity. The greatest of which was most likely an idea that was produced by Lynette Storer, Brian’s mother and Mark’s wife. Lynette is now the President/CEO of Airport Towing and has been helping run the day-to-day operations of the company for nearly 22 years.

As you may have guessed, her vision was to restore the 66 Ford, exactly as Brian would have wanted it done. Even though it has proven to be an expensive and time consuming project, Lynette has pressed forward with the restoration. Despite a depressed economy, the love she has for her son is far beyond any monetary value. With the help of Lynette’s staff, she is determined to complete this project.

With the help of several employees and antique specialist Rocky Willis, the project has moved forward with great success. The truck was stripped down and sandblasted earlier this year.

Shortly after, individual pieces of the truck were sent to Huddleson’s Auto Color World to be painted red and white. Finally, the cab and chassis were sprayed and returned to be refitted with the original parts. Fresh paint on the old truck in traditional Airport Towing red and white have made it look better than ever. Meanwhile, custom chrome exhaust stacks were special ordered and the motor was removed for steam-cleaning and repainting.

The paint is now dry and piece by piece, the truck is being meticulously reassembled. Nearly every part on the truck needs to be reinstalled; from the hood to the fenders, the bumper, wheels and rims, doors, windshield, seat, motor, exhaust stacks, lugs, lights, mirrors, and much more. One challenge that complicates the project more than the average pickup restoration is the assembly of the Holmes tow unit on the back end. The unit requires technical expertise because it operates off of a power take off system that utilizes the transmission to engage and enable the boom and winch cables to operate. The old gear driven technology has been replaced with hydraulics in more modern equipment. The wrecker must be assembled accurately to maintain structural integrity if it is ever to be used as a working tow truck. To date, each piece has been sanded, painted, and some are awaiting reassembly. Some of the electrical wiring throughout the truck is still being completed.

The headers have been chrome dipped, enhancing the popular “Powered by Ford” slogan stamped into the metal. Afterward, the freshly painted motor was placed back into the truck.

The motor was repainted factory Ford blue and the tips of the fan have been painted red. The cab was also remounted onto the frame.

Much of the detail work is now being finished. The truck has been refitted with its hood, grille, bumper, beacon, marker lights, headlights, and windshield. After several months of work, it is starting to look like a truck again.

Most recently, the Holmes tow unit was reinstalled and there are now wheels under the frame.

Although the project may look as though it is near completion, there is still a great amount of work to be done. The truck is still awaiting doors and several other interior parts along with wiring and other detail work. Custom lettering and final striping will be added after the truck has reacquired all of it’s necessary mechanical parts. Completion of the 1966 Ford F-350 tow truck is most likely Spring of 2010. Work being done on the truck is ongoing though it is not being rushed so mistakes can be minimized. Once the 66 Ford is completed, it will be one of the most popular and definitely the most powerful tow truck in the Storer Antique Tow Truck Collection and no one will be happier to see its final completion than Lynette.

Burien + Classic Cars = A Fathers Day Hit

Millions of dollars worth of antique cars & trucks lined the streets of Burien last week for the annual Fathers Day Car Show, turning the the city’s downtown into a spectacular parking lot for car lovers of all ages. With a turnout of more than 200 vehicles crowding the city streets, participants proudly unveiled the fruits of their hard labor as onlookers came from all over the Puget Sound area to appreciate their pristinely shined mechanical beauties.

It was chrome and aluminum as far as the eye could see down 152nd street in the shadow of the new Burien Town Square, which includes a new 7 story condominium building, a 20,000 square foot City Hall and an 18 million dollar public library. The long line of displayed classics continued on down 6th Avenue Southwest and also along 4th Ave SW. Some car show guru’s who were unwilling to pay the entry fee participated in the show but were excluded from the competition by parking their project cars in legal street parking spaces around the perimeter of the exhibition. The official portion of the car show was hosted by The Discover Burien Association.

For Airport Towing the event was a tribute to it’s founding father, Mark Storer who birthed the company 21 years ago and remained heavily involved as the CEO until he died 1 year ago. Mark was a committed father of 3 children but also took on a fatheresque role to several towing industry professionals whom he trained throughout his tenure as the company’s owner. Today Airport Towing remains a family owned and operated business and the people employed are adopted as additional members of the extended family.

Mark was responsible for collecting 13 unique trucks that comprise the Storer Tow Truck Collection. Three of the trucks were on display for the annual Fathers Day car show:

• “The Dodge” is a 1937 Dodge Brothers 1 1/2 ton truck with a Holmes tow unit attached.
• “The 29″ is a 1929 Ford Model AA tow truck with a Weaver crane and is said to be the most beautiful and valuable truck in the collection.
• “The T” is a 1925 Ford Model TT flatbed that was turned into a tow truck by Mark as his first antique vehicle project.

All the trucks in the Storer Tow Truck Collection have some historical significance in Airport Towing’s history and are the product of Mark’s passion for unique & beautiful treasures. The three tow trucks drew a steady crowd throughout the day as they were decorated with photos of Mark and his youngest son Brian who died with him in last years airplane crash. Showing the trucks was one of Mark’s earliest and most reliable employees, Rocky Willis, the tow truck driver / mechanic who was responsible for a vast majority of the restoration work to the antique trucks. Rocky began his career with Airport Towing in 1989 and continues to volunteer to drive the tow trucks in local car shows and parades. Next week Rocky will be driving the Model T in the Burien 4th of July Parade. The parade route begins at the Airport Towing / Burien Towing office and continues through downtown Burien.

Giving to the Needy in a Bad Economy

Now is a great time to help those in need and Vision Collision (Burien’s newest auto body repair shop) stepped up to the challenge in a big last week. It’s no surprise that there are people are hurting all across the nation. Food banks are in high demand, some charities are short on funds, and many good people are in need of support now more than ever, including cancer patients.

In 2005 cancer accounted for more than half a million deaths in the United States alone. In fact, we all have at least a 40% chance of getting some form of cancer at any point in our lives, and there is more than 20% chance any one of us will die from cancer. That’s the harsh reality that affected Amy Driscoll (formerly Hughes) and her family when she lost her grandmother to ovarian cancer nine years ago. Now the family has committed to helping others who are fighting the same battle by participating in Relay For Life.

Despite a struggling global economy the family at Vision Collision teamed up with 3.5 million people from around the nation to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Societyby participating in the relay. Mike & Amy Driscoll took an extra step by opening up their new Burien business on a Saturday to wash cars & sell refreshments as a fundraiser. Their efforts earned more than $500 to be donated to charity and their hopeful that they can increase their donation total at future events.

To show our support Airport Towing sent an antique tow truck over for a bath before participating in a local car show at Bernie & Boys Market in Top Hat. The 1933 Ford hot rod earned some extra attention and was undoubtedly the most unique truck that attended the wash. Vision Collision is planning on hosting another non-profit car wash Saturday May 16th and we plan to attend with another classic tow truck from our collection. We encourage anyone who would like to support their efforts as well as anyone who appreciates a quality hand wash to stop by. Click here for directions to Vision Collision where the next car wash is going to be held from 10am to 3pm on May 16th.

Tow Truck For Sale *SOLD*

*THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN SOLD*

Burien Towing is now selling a 2001 Ford F-450 XLT Superduty Tow Truck. This truck has been serving the Seattle area since it was purchased new by Burien Towing and is still fully functional. In our continuing effort to keep a new fleet of tow trucks on the road, this truck is being rotated out to make way for the brand new tow truck that we purchased this year.

With a 7.3L V8 Turbo Diesel, this truck has 141,000 miles, a 6 speed manual transmission, a Microlock Braking System, RPM Commander Controls, a limited slip rear end, 34 gallon fuel tank, power windows, locks, & mirrors, antilock brakes, a 4.88 axle ratio, rear upper & lower work lights, cruise control, AM/FM, cd, quick connect jump start cables, stainless wheel simulators, diamond plate railing, 360 emergency scene lighting, and more.

It’s tow capabilities include a Century 410 wrecker body with wheel lift and boom, dual 8,000 lbs. winches, tow sling, dollies, and a gross vehicle weight rating of 15,000 lbs. The wheel lift is rated at 4,000 pounds.

Our tow trucks are well maintained and all maintenance records are kept on file. This 1 ton tow truck will remain in our working fleet until it is sold. It is fully functional and ready to operate.

List price for the truck is $20,000.  Visit our office if you would like to see the truck in person or call 206-243-6252 and ask for Jared or Daryl for more information. Click here for directions to our office.

To read more about this truck and see more photos, go to our For Sale page. To contact us via the web, go to our Contact Page.